Richard Yancey Reading Order
7 series Β· 17 books
Richard Yancey is an American novelist known for his engaging blend of suspense, fantasy, and science fiction for young adult readers. With a prolific career spanning from 2003 to 2016, he has penned 17 books across seven series, including the acclaimed Alfred Kropp and The Fifth Wave, as well as standalone novels. His captivating narratives often explore themes of adventure and the supernatural, captivating a wide audience.
Alfred Kropp Series
Complete3 books (2005β2008)
Start with The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Seal of Solomon 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Thirteenth Skull 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2011β2011)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | All Good Things Come to an End 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
Fifth Wave Series
Complete3 books (2013β2016)
Start with The 5th Wave and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The 5th Wave 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Infinite Sea 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Last Star 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
Monstrumologist Series
Complete4 books (2009β2013)
Start with The Monstrumologist, the first of 4 books in the Monstrumologist series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Monstrumologist 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Curse of the Wendigo 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Isle of Blood 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Final Descent 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2004β2004)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Confessions of a Tax Collector 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2003β2003)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Burning in Homeland 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
Teddy Ruzak Series
Complete4 books (2006β2011)
Start with The Highly Effective Detective, the first of 4 books in the Teddy Ruzak series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Highly Effective Detective 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Highly Effective Detective Goes to the Dogs 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Highly Effective Detective Plays the Fool 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Highly Effective Detective Crosses the Line 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Richard Yancey written?
- Richard Yancey has written 17 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2003 to 2016.
- What is the first book in each Richard Yancey series?
- Here are the first books in Richard Yancey's series: Alfred Kropp: The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp; Fifth Wave: The 5th Wave; Monstrumologist: The Monstrumologist; Teddy Ruzak: The Highly Effective Detective.
- What order should I read Richard Yancey's books?
- We recommend reading Richard Yancey's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Richard Yancey's series complete?
- Richard Yancey has 7 completed series.

